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DSNLU Visakhapatnam Admission 2026 is conducted through the CLAT Consortium for both the 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and 1-Year LL.M. programmes. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University is a National Law University and one of the few NLUs that also runs a 3-Year LL.B. programme through its own entrance test, the DSNLU Entrance Test (DET).
DSNLU reserves a separate state quota for Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates alongside the All India CLAT quota. The 2026-27 batch classes commenced on July 13, 2026.
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M.: 2026-27 admissions concluded via CLAT counselling. Classes commenced July 13, 2026. Next cycle: CLAT 2027 exam expected December 2026.
- 3-Year LL.B. (DET): 2026-27 admission cycle via DSNLU Entrance Test concluded. Next DET notification expected April 2027.
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) total intake: approximately 120 seats. Includes All India CLAT quota and AP State quota reserved for Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates.
- 3-Year LL.B. intake: 138 seats (120 sanctioned plus 18 supernumerary). Admission through DSNLU’s own DET, not CLAT.
- DSNLU is the only NLU that admits to 3-Year LL.B. through its own entrance test rather than CLAT.
- Hostel available for boys and girls. Fee up to INR 35,000 per year.
DSNLU Admission Portal 2026: dsnlu.ac.in
Direct Admission at DSNLU: DSNLU does not offer management quota or NRI quota for B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programmes through CLAT. All CLAT-route seats are filled on merit. However, a Foreign Country / NRI quota exists for the B.A. LL.B. programme with a separate fee of INR 4,30,000 per year. This category does not go through CLAT counselling.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam B.A. LL.B. Admission 2026
DSNLU’s flagship 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme admits students through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) via the CLAT Consortium. The total intake is approximately 120 seats. Both All India quota and AP State quota seats are available. In the 2026 vacant seat notification (June 2026), 21 seats remained across categories including General, OBC, SC, and AP State sub-categories.
DSNLU B.A. LL.B. Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT UG 2026 Exam | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT UG 2026 Result | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration | December 17 to 27, 2025 |
| First Allotment List | January 7, 2026 |
| Vacant Seat Application Deadline | June 17, 2026 |
| Vacant Seat Merit List | June 19, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July 13, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Registration (Next Cycle) | August 2026 (expected) |
DSNLU B.A. LL.B. Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 10+2 in any stream. Min 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Final-year students eligible. | CLAT UG rank. CLAT Consortium counselling at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. |
- B.A. LL.B. total fee (General): INR 10,20,000 for the 5-year programme (INR 2,04,000 per year).
- B.A. LL.B. fee (FC/NRI category): INR 21,50,000 for the 5-year programme.
- Vacant seat processing fee: INR 1,500 (non-refundable).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit dsnlu.ac.in for exact fee details.
DSNLU B.A. LL.B. Selection Criteria 2026
All DSNLU B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) seats are filled strictly on CLAT UG rank. The CLAT Consortium conducts multi-round counselling at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. DSNLU reserves seats separately for Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates across General, BC, SC, and ST sub-categories.
The 2026 vacant seat notification confirmed seats in All India General (10 seats), All India OBC (5 seats), All India SC (1 seat), AP State General (3 seats), AP State BC-D (1 seat), and AP State SC-G-I (1 seat). This is the post-CLAT Consortium counselling process. Remaining vacant seats are filled by DSNLU directly on CLAT rank.
Key insight: Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates get a reserved pool at DSNLU separate from All India CLAT ranks. An AP candidate who does not get a seat through the All India General pool may still qualify under the AP State quota. Check the vacant seat notification at dsnlu.ac.in for the current year’s AP State quota breakdown.
How to Apply for B.A. LL.B. at DSNLU?
- Appear in CLAT UG (next cycle exam expected December 2026). Register at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- After CLAT result, register for CLAT Consortium counselling and pay the counselling fee (INR 30,000 for General, INR 20,000 for SC/ST/BC/PWD).
- Participate in multi-round CLAT counselling. Select DSNLU Visakhapatnam in your preference list.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the DSNLU seat acceptance fee within the deadline.
- After main counselling, watch for DSNLU’s vacant seat notification. Apply directly at dsnlu.ac.in with a processing fee of INR 1,500.
- Report physically to DSNLU with original documents on the specified date.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam 3-Year LL.B. Admission 2026
DSNLU is unique among NLUs in offering a 3-Year LL.B. programme admitted through the DSNLU Entrance Test (DET), not CLAT. The total intake is 138 seats (120 sanctioned plus 18 supernumerary). DET is conducted by DSNLU independently.
DSNLU 3-Year LL.B. Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DET Notification and Application | April to May 2026 (Tentative) |
| DET Exam Date | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| DET Merit List | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Next DET Notification (2027-28) | April 2027 (expected) |
DSNLU 3-Year LL.B. Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year LL.B. | Any bachelor’s degree (3 years minimum) with min 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Final-year graduation students eligible. | DSNLU Entrance Test (DET) rank. DSNLU’s own counselling. CLAT score NOT accepted. |
- 3-Year LL.B. total fee: INR 5,40,000 for the full 3-year programme.
- Intake: 138 seats (120 sanctioned plus 18 supernumerary).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit dsnlu.ac.in for exact fee details.
How to Apply for 3-Year LL.B. at DSNLU?
- Watch for the DET notification at dsnlu.ac.in. Published typically in April each year.
- Register and apply for DET on the DSNLU portal. Pay the DET application fee as specified.
- Appear in the DSNLU Entrance Test at the notified examination centre.
- Check the DET merit list at dsnlu.ac.in and attend counselling as per DSNLU’s schedule.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam LL.M. Admission 2026
DSNLU’s 1-Year LL.M. programme is admitted through CLAT PG via the CLAT Consortium. Seats include both All India and AP State quota. Annual fee is INR 2,20,000 for General category and INR 3,00,000 for FC/NRI category.
DSNLU LL.M. Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT PG 2026 Exam | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT PG 2026 Result | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT PG Counselling Start | December 17, 2025 |
| Classes Commence | July 13, 2026 |
| CLAT PG 2027 (Next Cycle) | December 2026 (expected) |
DSNLU LL.M. Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year LL.M. | LL.B./B.A. LL.B. (5-year or 3-year) with min 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Final-year LL.B. students eligible. | CLAT PG rank via CLAT Consortium counselling. |
- LL.M. total fee (General): INR 2,20,000 for 1 year.
- LL.M. total fee (FC/NRI): INR 3,00,000 for 1 year.
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit dsnlu.ac.in for exact fee details.
How to Apply for LL.M. at DSNLU?
- Appear in CLAT PG (next cycle December 2026). Register at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Register for CLAT PG Consortium counselling after result declaration.
- Select DSNLU Visakhapatnam in your LL.M. preference list during CLAT Consortium counselling.
- Accept the allotment and pay the DSNLU admission fee within the deadline.
- For vacant seats (if available post-CLAT counselling), apply directly at dsnlu.ac.in.
As per Collegedunia Reviews, students at DSNLU Visakhapatnam praised the faculty expertise and the coastal campus environment. Several students noted the college’s growing moot court culture and proximity to the Andhra Pradesh High Court as key advantages for practical legal training.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam Scholarships
DSNLU students can access central and state government scholarship schemes based on category and economic background.
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Central government scheme for SC/ST students. Covers tuition and maintenance allowance.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes: Available for eligible minority and EWS students.
- Andhra Pradesh Government Scholarships: Fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance for BC, SC, ST, and minority students from Andhra Pradesh.
- Bar Council of India Trust Scholarships: Merit-cum-means scholarships for law students as notified by BCI Trust.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam Admission FAQs
Ques. Is CLAT mandatory for DSNLU B.A. LL.B. admission?
Ans. Yes. B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. admission at DSNLU is based on CLAT UG and CLAT PG scores respectively, via CLAT Consortium counselling. However, the 3-Year LL.B. programme uses DSNLU’s own DET (DSNLU Entrance Test), not CLAT.
Ques. What is DSNLU’s 3-Year LL.B. admission process?
Ans. DSNLU runs a 3-Year LL.B. programme with 138 seats (120 sanctioned plus 18 supernumerary) admitted through the DSNLU Entrance Test (DET). CLAT is not accepted for this programme. DET notifications are published at dsnlu.ac.in, typically in April each year.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage for B.A. LL.B. at DSNLU?
Ans. The minimum eligibility for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at DSNLU is 45% aggregate in 10+2 in any stream. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 40%. Final-year 10+2 students who appear in CLAT are also eligible to apply.
Ques. Does DSNLU have Andhra Pradesh state quota seats?
Ans. Yes. DSNLU reserves a specific AP State quota for Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates alongside the All India CLAT pool. In the 2026 vacant seat notification, AP State seats were available under AP State General, AP State BC-D, and AP State SC-G-I sub-categories. AP candidates can qualify under state quota even if they miss the All India General cutoff.
Ques. What are the DSNLU B.A. LL.B. fees for 2026?
Ans. The total B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) fee at DSNLU is INR 10,20,000 for the 5-year programme for General category students. The FC/NRI category fee is INR 21,50,000 for 5 years. CLAT Consortium counselling fee is INR 30,000 (General) or INR 20,000 (SC/ST/BC/PWD), paid separately.
Ques. When does the next CLAT cycle start for DSNLU 2027-28 admission?
Ans. CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT exam is typically held in December. Candidates targeting DSNLU 2027-28 B.A. LL.B. or LL.M. admission should register for CLAT 2027.
Ques. What is the DSNLU LL.M. fee and eligibility?
Ans. The LL.M. fee at DSNLU is INR 2,20,000 for 1 year (General category). Eligibility requires an LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. degree with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Admission is through CLAT PG rank via CLAT Consortium counselling.
Ques. Does DSNLU offer scholarships for law students?
Ans. Yes. DSNLU students can access central government Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students, National Scholarship Portal schemes for minorities and EWS, and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships for BC, SC, ST, and minority students from the state. Bar Council of India Trust scholarships are also available for eligible law students.
Ques. Can DSNLU vacant seats be filled without CLAT?
Ans. No. Even for DSNLU’s vacant seat process after main CLAT counselling, admissions are granted strictly on CLAT 2026 merit. Candidates must hold a valid CLAT rank. The only exception is the 3-Year LL.B., which uses DET instead of CLAT.
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